May 4, 2026
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UK Reaffirms Justice, Declines Ekweremadu Transfer Request

Itunuoluwanimi Shodayo08 mins

The British government has formally rejected Nigeria’s request to have former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu transferred home to complete his prison sentence. The decision has reignited conversations around justice, political influence, international law, and the global fight against organ trafficking. It also marks a significant moment in Nigeria–UK diplomatic relations, especially concerning the treatment of convicted nationals abroad.

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Wizkid Breaks 2025 Billboard Afrobeats Record with 21 Entries

Peace Adenuga06 mins

Maybe the argument of who’s the frontrunner among the big 3 (Wizkid, Davido, Burnaboy) is finally settled. Wizkid has emerged as the most dominant Nigerian act on the 2025 Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Top 100 Songs chart. He emerged as the Nigerian artist with the most entries on the 2025 Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Top 100 Songs chart. The Grammy-winning singer secured an impressive 21 songs on the prestigious list. That is the highest tally for any artist this year. The chart measures the artists’ U.S.-based streaming, digital sales, and radio airplay. This, in a way shows the growing dominance of Afrobeats in international music markets, particularly across North America.

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Atiku Abubakar Rejects FIRS Appointment of Xpress Payments

Itunuoluwanimi Shodayo06 mins

Nigeria’s revenue collection system has once again become a point of contention, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar rejecting the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s appointment of Xpress Payment Solutions as a payment service provider under the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework. Atiku claims the move revives a “revenue cartel” that channels public funds through private intermediaries, undermining transparency and accountability. Meanwhile, FIRS defends the appointment as a technical and administrative reform aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s tax collection system. This disagreement highlights deeper debates over how public finances should be managed, balancing efficiency with oversight and public trust.

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